Shifnal Steeplechase Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (79 votes). | 1 to 10 of 11 ratings | Page: 1 2 |
| The big picture 2007 (11 votes) | | Overall score | | 80% | | How many would do it again? | | 82% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 78% | | PB potential | | 51% | | Atmosphere | | 67% | | Organisation | | 84% | | Value | | 78% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 65% |
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2007 race reviewed by: Graham Fisher 2
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Hot, rugged and challenging
In full: Fantastic countryside run with great views. Very well signposted and marshalled with both cups and bottles of water available. Varied terrain made for a fascinating run - you did not know what was comming next! Quite a challenging course and not pb material but good testing fun. The atmoshphere of the run was relaxed and there was some good company along the way
Date of review: July 10, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: stilldreaming
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Excellent organisation - one to recommend!
In full: Really enjoyed this race, although I found it hard! Very scenic, nice mix of road and trail, well marshalled. As a smallish race, had the strange experience of running on my own for some sections which may account for my slower time. Would I do this race again? Yes, definitely!!
Date of review: July 9, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: marv
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: a good challenging half
In full: a mix of road and wood, through some beautiful shropshire scenery. well organised and plenty of water stations every couple of miles. some challenging climbs on roads and through wooded areas. worth the trip and would do it again. get there early for free and easy parking. good toilet and changing facilities.
Date of review: July 9, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Ultra Dunc
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Not for beginners
In full: Apart from the hills and inclines and stiles at the end , this is a good course , but i didnt see many Steeples . A pb course its not with narrow climbs up rough , loose , stoney paths . My second ever race I would not reccomend for the beginner
Date of review: July 8, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: alanj
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: excellent production by the Idsall School.
In full: a nice and unpretentious local race. There was a nice mix of road & trail, and the event was run on quiet roads except for the town bit at the end. Marshalls were very friendly, and I thoroughly enjoyed it, or at least I will once my sore legs are ok again!
Date of review: July 8, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Ore
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great for beginners
Date of review: July 8, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: mr whippy
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: one of the more testing half marathons
In full: not a course for a pb but an enjoyable course through rural lanes nice to get off road at some parts see you next year
Date of review: July 8, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Jogging Jon
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: This is a great race. I will bw back
In full: Loved this race again. Testing course through beautiful Shropshire countryside and villages. Well organised loads of water stations it doesn't get much better. I also beat last years time and got a sub 2 hour finish so goals achieved.
Date of review: July 8, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Richard O'Keeffe
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Yet again, a fabulously organised race in the lovely shropshire countryside
In full: Second time in Shifnal and am once again impressed with the organisation of the race. Marshals were fantastic and very encouraging, and it's a good course if a little undulating. Excellent support from fellow runners too. Thanks to all staff and pupils at the school for orgaising such a fab event - long may it continue!
Date of review: July 8, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Paul Fiddler 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: very well organised in a nice rural setting
Date of review: July 8, 2007
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